The Stages of Avoiding Misinformation and Disinformation in Health Context: A Commentary

In the information world, humans are faced with valid and invalid information (misinformation and disinformation); however, the general tendency of humans is to use valid information. But sometimes individuals get caught up in producing and using invalid information for different reasons. On the other hand, changing any behavior always has consequences and individuals choose a path depending on their attitudes and beliefs. Ensuring the right choice depends on accessing and using valid information and avoiding invalid information. Now what should one do if he/she wants to save oneself from the swamp of invalid information? In this article, identifying the knowledge gap, searching and acquiring information, evaluating information, and deciding to avoid misinformation are suggested as steps for avoiding misinformation and disinformation in health context.